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Smoky lentil carbonara

5 from 7 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories:
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 220 g (~ 7 1/2 oz) spaghetti
  • 3 tbsp creme fraiche
  • 60 g gruyere cheese (or vegetarian parmesan-style cheese), finely grated (~ 1 cup when grated)
  • 4 large pieces sun-dried tomato, finely chopped
  • 150 g (~ 3/4 cup) cooked puy lentils
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 3 tbsp water (you can use the pasta cooking water)
  • Fresh basil, chopped, to serve (optional)

Instructions

  • Boil the spaghetti in plenty of water until almost cooked, then drain.
  • Add the creme fraiche and grated cheese to the pasta over a low heat, along with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooked puy lentils, and smoked paprika. Season with plenty of salt and pepper, and stir gently until the creme fraiche and cheese have melted to give a silky sauce. You can add a dash of water if you feel it's necessary.
  • Serve topped with fresh basil, if desired.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.